Corporate Counsel

Members 1st Federal Credit Union•Enola, PA

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About The Position

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal guidance and support to the credit union on a wide range of matters, including contracts, lending, governance, and member-related issues. The role requires a solid understanding of credit union operations and financial services regulations, and a commitment to protecting the credit union’s legal and reputational interests while enabling growth and innovation. The position advises internal stakeholders, monitors regulatory developments, drafts and negotiates agreements, maintains contract management processes, supports corporate governance, and addresses legal issues involving member accounts, loans, collections, privacy, and disclosures. It also identifies and mitigates legal risks, manages pre-litigation matters, coordinates with outside counsel as needed, helps develop internal legal policies, and provides employee training. Members 1st describes a culture centered on diversity, inclusion, belonging, teamwork, and serving members, associates, and communities. The organization offers competitive pay, healthcare, paid benefits, professional advancement opportunities, and work-life balance.

Requirements

1–3 years of related experience.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited ABA Law School.
Active law license in Pennsylvania.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators.
Advanced analytical, negotiation, and complex problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents.
Ability to effectively address sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Strong attention to detail.
Solid organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Visually able to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Sufficient manual skill to operate a PC keyboard and other standard office equipment.
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with financial institutions.
Previous experience with AI.
Previous experience with records retention.

Responsibilities

Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues related to NCUA regulations, consumer protection laws, and other applicable federal and state laws.
Monitor regulatory developments and help ensure the credit union remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, technology and service contracts, NDAs, and real estate leases.
Maintain contract management processes and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Ensure corporate records and governance practices align with legal requirements and best practices.
Address legal issues related to member accounts, loans, collections, privacy, and disclosures.
Collaborate with member service, lending, and collections teams to manage legal risks while maintaining member trust.
Identify legal risks and provide risk mitigation strategies across operations.
Manage pre-litigation matters and work with outside counsel on litigation and dispute resolution as needed.
Help develop and maintain internal legal policies.
Provide legal training to employees as needed.